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MTN Ghana Awarded 5G Spectrum Licenses by Regulator

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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MTN Ghana was awarded 5G airwaves in two bands for 15-year licenses from the National Communications Authority (NCA). The company secured the 3 GHz band, comprising 150 MHz, for US$101.1 million. Additionally, MTN Ghana won two of three paired lots in the 700 MHz band for US$100.9 million. The company reported the award to the Ghana Stock Exchange on October 2, 2026.

From riotimesonline.com

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The successful allocation of this prime spectrum strengthens the competitive landscape in the Ghanaian telecommunications market. The licenses are crucial for the deployment of advanced 5G networks in both urban and wide-area coverage.

MTN and Telecel are major competitors in the Ghanaian telecommunications market, and the NCA manages the country's spectrum allocation.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • Telecel GhanaRival telecommunications company competing for spectrum alongside MTN Ghana.
  • MTN GhanaAwarded 5G spectrum licenses from the NCA for its network expansion.
  • National Communications AuthorityRegulates the telecommunications sector in Ghana and manages spectrum assignment.

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